NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's the end of an era for a Trousdale County landmark. At around 6:30 a.m., Tennessee Valley Authority will demolish the Hartsville cooling tower.
The tower was built in the 70s and was originally part of a planned nuclear power site that never went online Since then, it has become a recognizable feature of that community.
It will take all of eight seconds to bring the tower down. A large crowd is expected and there will be a big public viewing area.
You can watch the demolition as it happens below
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